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As its head is adorned with aquatic vegetation, an alligator keeps a watch on the activities along the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive. See page 1A.
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An estimated 7,000 people attended the Independence Day celebration held by the city of Apopka on Sunday, July 4. Red more on 1A and see photos…
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What seems like it should be a simple process – having enough seats for students in permanent classrooms – is anything but simple. Read more on…
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Twelve fourth and fifth grade students from Trinity Christian School of Apopka competed in the first Elementary National Beta Convention. Read more on their performance on…
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Apopka High School graduate, Pete Vergos was given a proclamation by Mayor Bryan Nelson for his many awards and accomplishments. Read more on 3A.
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Over the past 18 months, the city of Apopka has installed 123 new LED street lights and upgraded 626 existing lights. Read this story on page…
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Three Wolf Lake Middle School students from the school’s Beta Club placed at nationals at the National Beta Convention. Read more on page 8A.
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The band Midnight Mayhem provides music Sunday, July 4, during the city of Apopka’s Independence Day celebration held at the Apopka amphitheater located at the Northwest…
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Newly installed Apopka Rotary Club President Robbie Manley (l) presents a plaque of appreciation to outgoing Rotary Donnie Williams. Read more on page 3B.
Mustangs begin era with first-year coachThe Apopka Chief
Wekiva Mustangs football entered a new era when hiring Jeremiah Rodriguez-Schwartz as the head coach during January. Read the full story on page 1B.
Flying low, but not slowThe Apopka Chief
Three Caspian terns take a low flight path over a canal along the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive recently. Read more on the Lake Apopka Wildlife Driveway…
New Chamber executive meets communityThe Apopka Chief
The new president and CEO of the Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce began her job on Monday, April 19, and the business community welcomed her with…
City, county teaming up for Rock Springs Road studyThe Apopka Chief
Officials from city of Apopka and Orange County had their kickoff meeting earlier this month for a traffic study project that would observe how to make…
City commissioner cleared on ethics complaintThe Apopka Chief
City Commissioner Alexander Smith has been cleared by the Florida Ethics Commission after a complaint was filed against him by a former resident of Apopka. Read…
AHS softball wins two games handily before district tourneyThe Apopka Chief
On senior night, Emily Hunter (c) stands with her family, teammates and coaches. Read more on the games the AHS Softball team participated in on page…
Tickets, tables on sale for Mayor’s Prayer BreakfastThe Apopka Chief
Individual tickets and table sponsorships are available for purchase for the annual Apopka Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast scheduled for Thursday, May 6, at the Apopka Community Center/VFW…
WHS gives to Second HarvestThe Apopka Chief
The Wekiva High School Joyce Poole chapter of the National Honor Society recently raised money for the Second Harvest Food Bank. Read more on page 7A.
Chick-fil-A honored by WekivaThe Apopka Chief
Chick-fil-A has been a very faithful Partner in Education to Wekiva High School since the school opened in 2007. Recently, the restaurant made a very sizable donation…
City seeks opinions on recreation improvementsThe Apopka Chief
The city of Apopka is considering how to upgrade, enhance, and expand in and around the Northwest Recreation Complex, and is seeking public input in the…